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World leaders attending the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, gathered for the annual family photograph. An interaction between Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 26th SCO Summit in Bishek went viral on Tuesday. The clip also captures a simultaneous interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping. PM Modi seen interacting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (on the left), and Russian President Vladimir Putin seen with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif (on the right) at the SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. (ANI Screengrab)World leaders attending the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, gathered for the annual family photograph on Tuesday.Also Read | The power frame: Modi, Xi, Putin, Sharif feature in SCO Summit group photoDeep DiveKyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov, hosted the 26th edition of the summit. Along with Modi, Xi, Putin and Sharif, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon were also present at the SCO gathering.Watch | Sharif’s quick catch-up with Putin after SCO photo opIn the video, the Pakistani leader is seen trying to catch up with Putin after the family photograph at the summit. Furthermore, this happens at the same time as Indian Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seen interacting.This interaction between Putin and Sharif also took place a day after the Russian president held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Modi on the sidelines of the summit.PM flags issue of terrorism at SCOSpeaking at the gathering of leaders at the SCO Summit in Bishek, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that SCO nations must work together to dismantle the "ecosystem of terrorism.""We must dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorist financing, recruitment, radicalisation and safe havens. Countries that use terrorism as an instrument of state policy and provide shelter and support to terrorists must receive a strong message that terrorism can never be a strategic asset," said the prime minister.Modi also highlighted the importance of connectivity, technology, innovation, startups and youth engagement and called for stronger cooperation between SCO nations."In these 25 years, we have prepared a strong foundation for cooperation. Now, in the next 25 years, our goal must be to transform this cooperation into tangible outcomes. Today, when the world is passing through uncertainty and instability, we must turn our shared geography into shared opportunities. Through our efforts, we must bring positive changes to the lives of our people," he added.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More